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Cespedes set for return to lineup in finale

Cespedes set for return to lineup in finale

7/15/13: Yoenis Cespedes combines for 23 homers in the first two rounds and clubs nine more in the Finals to win the 2013 Home Run Derby

By Jane Lee
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MLB.com |

HOUSTON -- The A's are finally prepared to welcome back their Home Run Derby champion to the starting lineup on Wednesday.

Yoenis Cespedes, previously sidelined because of soreness in his left wrist, came off the bench in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Astros. The outfielder is expected to start Wednesday's series finale, manager Bob Melvin said after the game.

Cespedes, who took batting practice for the first time in four days on Tuesday, went 1-for-2 with a double in the game.

"He feels good," Melvin said. "So he'll play tomorrow."

Jane Lee is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, Major Lee-ague, and follow her on Twitter @JaneMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.